We are so glad you found your way here!
Please accept our warmest welcome to the 2025 ACWA Spring Conference to the esteemed Monterey Conference Center! Monterey County is made up of endless paths, connecting you to family and friends, nature, and even yourself. We invite you to explore this distinctive and diverse region and hope you become inspired by the natural beauty, historical sites, and mild climate that Monterey has to offer.
Our breathtaking destination will allow you to relax, rejuvenate and refocus. We hope you become a fan of Monterey County personally and return many times over, or perhaps extend your stay to make the most of being in this amazing destination. We invite you to explore this distinctive and diverse region. Experience the world-renowned attractions like the Monterey Bay Aquarium, galleries and shops of charming Carmel-by-the-Sea, our multitude of wine-tasting rooms, Old Fisherman’s Wharf, and Historic Downtown Monterey, plus enjoy the many wonderful restaurants and scenic spots found throughout the county. No matter which path you take in Monterey County it’s sure to lead to inspiration!
Please call upon See Monterey for any needs during your stay.
Warm regards,
Rob O’Keefe
President & CEO
Event Information
Event Dates: May 13 -15, 2025
Venue: Monterey Conference Center
Address: 1 Portola Plaza, Monterey, CA, 93940
Discover Monterey County
Monterey County is a place where great meetings happen naturally. Where epic landscapes and cutting-edge venues come together. Where world-class accommodations are found next to world-renowned attractions.
Top Reasons to Meet in Monterey County
- Mild weather
- Stunning natural landscape
- Award-winning food and wine
- Lodging variety 200+ lodging facilities, 12,000+ rooms
- Wide open spaces and places
FooD & Wine in Monterey County
An abundance of locally procured ingredients and a year-round growing season set the stage for truly unforgettable dining experience in Monterey County. And wherever you find amazing food, you're bound to find great wine here. The viticulture in the area is world-renowned and makes every meal an opportunity to challenge even the most refined olfactory skills and palates. Bon appetit!
Stay & Play in Monterey County
There is plenty to see and do in Monterey County outside of meeting room walls. Whether it’s sipping your way through Carmel Valley's boutique wine tasting rooms or hopping on an unforgettable whale watching excursion, Monterey County provides meeting attendees with a variety of extracurricular activities.
Within its 12 towns, there’s so much to discover in Monterey County! Explore more than 60 restaurants in downtown Monterey, numerous vineyards and tasting rooms, ten major museums, and wide array of attractions—from the renowned Monterey Bay Aquarium to 17-Mile Drive in Pebble Beach.
Monterey County Shopping
Monterey County's shopping scene is full of great deals and extraordinary surprises, from fine art to locally owned boutiques and everything in between.
In addition to personal attention and unique, affordable goods, shoppers in Monterey County enjoy variety. The region's stores, studios and retail centers are as diverse as its beach, mountain and vineyard landscapes. That means the perfect purchase is never hard to find. Learn more about the best shopping spots throughout Monterey County on our website here!
Explore Historic Downtown Monterey
Explore the historic streets, shops, restaurants, museums and more all in downtown Monterey! Need some dining recommendations? View a full dining guide for Old Monterey below!
Local Monterey Discounts
Enjoy specials from participating business on Old Fisherman's Wharf and North Fremont Street in Monterey.
DOWNLOAD OUR DESTINATION GUIDE & Map
View our digital destination guide for can't-miss things to do and events in every region of beautiful Monterey County!
